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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,840

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $17,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,589

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $15,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKCadenzaCadenza
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGPremiumLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $33,739 $40,805
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Heating Package 980 980      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Heating Package 911 911      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 0 0
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $36,840 $44,940
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $34,589 $41,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,715
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKCadenzaCadenza
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGPremiumLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$36,840$44,940
Adjustments for Features-4,285-5,335-5,5850-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,730$53,980$65,215$36,840$40,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$3,535
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$34,589$41,655
Adjustments for Features-3,990-4,967-5,2060-4,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,304$50,255$60,789$34,589$37,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,485$0$2,835

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKCadenzaCadenza
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGPremiumLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 $350
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200 
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,125$11,175$11,425$5,840$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$5,335$5,585$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,990-4,967-5,2060-4,231

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20082016
ModelSLKCadenza
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.0 in
Length160.7 in195.5 in
Width70.4 in72.8 in
Height51.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested91531%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested91531%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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